By Tom Cleary We are about to enter the busiest shopping season of the year. Many of us will spend more time in department stores during the Christmas season as we try to find the perfect gift for every person on our list. That means that we will also be confronted more often with the […]
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Strategies for Tackling Credit Card Debt
By Cindy Cabbage Almost everyone understands that debt is not good. Yet in the real world, it is easy to fall into the debt trap…and so hard to get out of it. For anyone who has accumulated credit card debt, the question becomes how to get rid of it and stop its dangerous growth. Here […]
Who Should Pay for College – Parents or Students?
By Steve Wedig Sending a kid to college can be a scary time for everyone involved. It means lifestyle changes, moving away, and a lot more independence, all of which are good but sometimes frightening things. On top of all this, college can be an economic burden, and it raises a lot of questions about […]
Best Financial Advice from Dad
Last month we asked our staff members about the best advice they received from their moms. Now it’s Dad’s turn! Dad may not always have as much to say as Mom does, but many of us learned as we became adults ourselves that we would do well to listen to what he did say. Dad […]
“How Much Mortgage Can I Afford?”
By Andrea Eldert Owning a home is a goal that many people have. Yet the decision to purchase a home should always be made with full consideration of the facts. Home ownership comes with a lot of responsibilities, and no one should take on more of a mortgage than they can afford. You may be […]
Best Financial Advice from Mom
When we were kids, we thought Mom knew everything. When we got to be teenagers, we didn’t think she knew anything. But as we live as adults, we often find ourselves appreciating Mom’s wisdom more and more. Recently, some of our staff members took a few minutes to recall the financial advice that they received […]
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